Texas Fishing Reports ยท Central Texas Region
At Colorado Bend State Park, the Colorado River is known for its spring white bass run and good bass fishing.
Looking for the latest Colorado River (Colorado Bend) river report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with live flows, current conditions, hatches and the flies working now on the Colorado River (Colorado Bend).
Current flows
Wind forecast
Colorado River fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Flows are low.
Streamers along the banks for bass.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Colorado Bend, bring: Clouser Minnow #2-6, Woolly Bugger #4-8, Crayfish #4-6, Popper #4-8, Damselfly Nymph #10-12, Egg #14-16, Pheasant Tail Nymph #14-18, Zebra Midge #18-20, Squirmy Wormie #12-14, Rainbow Warrior #16-18, Scud Bomb #14-16.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Colorado River details
| Access | Colorado Bend State Park. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 1,100 ft |
| Nearest town | Bend, Texas |
| Best season | Spring through fall |
| Fish | White bass (spring), largemouth and Guadalupe bass, catfish |
| Regulations | Guadalupe bass are the state fish. Check the Texas Parks and Wildlife regulations before you go. A Texas fishing license with a freshwater endorsement is required for anglers 17 and older. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 2X to 4X |
| Camping | Colorado Bend State Park |
| Kids | Yes. |
| Good to know | The spring white bass run is the big event. Texas rivers are mostly bordered by private land. Wade or float only from public access points, and stay in the riverbed. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Slow and cold. Fish the deeper pools.
Spring
Bass spawn and white bass runs.
Summer
Hot. Fish early and late.
Fall
Bass feed hard as the water cools.
How to get there
From Lampasas, take FM 580 west to Bend.